Upward Bound Tutor Los Lunas, NM, United States | req37981 Apply Now Share Save Job Posted on: 9/24/2026 Back to Search Student Intermediate Level Requisition ID req37981 Working Title Upward Bound Tutor Pay $15.00 Hourly Campus Valencia Department Valencia Branch Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Student Employment Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date 10/2/2026

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The UNM-Valencia Upward Bound Program provides academic-based after school and summer programs for qualified students who attend high school in Valencia County at Los Lunas High School, Valencia High School, or Belen High School. This federally funded program is in its tenth year of instruction and tutoring for first generation (college) and income eligible students who intend to graduate from college with a Bachelor's Degree. The Upward Bound After School Tutors assist scheduling tutoring sessions, in the development of academic and enrichment activities for the high school students who commit themselves to positive self-development, leadership, and learning. Assistance ranges from working with students studying to understand basic concepts in key subject areas, to those who are advanced in skills and are able to excel with their comprehension and use of the most challenging concepts in person or virtual. This is a grant funded position that ends 08/31/2027 and will be renewed annually based on availability of federal funding. The position is expected to expire on 08/31/2027. Responsible for all Upward Bound equipment used for tutoring. Maintains a clean and comfortable study environment. The current opening requires a work schedule of 4 to 8 hours per week including traveling to one of the three High School sites and availability on Monday's - Friday's from 2pm- 4:30pm as well as some Saturdays at $15.00 per hour. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications List the preferred qualifications: Applicants must be able to tutor a variety of subjects, especially high school math and sciences, be reliable, caring, responsible, and able to work with adolescents as an effective member of a staff team. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, flexibility and an ability to conduct professional and considerate interactions are required. Ability to collect and analyze tutoring data for reporting purposes. Prior experience working with high school students in an academic setting. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Must be Work Study Eligible. Please check with Financial Aid Work Location/Start date: Based from UNM Valencia Campus; work conducted remotely and, when it can be done safely, in person in the UNM-Valencia Campus. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Apply Now Share Save Job